ALB Philippine Law Awards (2017)

M&A Deal of the Year (AboitizPower’s Acquisition of Stake in GN Power Plants)

Philippine Deal of the Year (AboitizPower’s Acquisition of Stake in GN Power Plants)

C&G was a finalist for:

Arbitration Law Firm of the Year

Banking and Financial Services Law Firm of the Year

Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year

Litigation Law Firm of the Year

Philippine Deal Firm of the Year

Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year

Philippine Law Firm of the Year

Debt Market Deal of the Year

Project Finance Deal of the Year

ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards (2017)

C&G was a finalist for:

Transactional Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year

Real Estate Law Firm of the Year

Energy and Resources Law firm of the Year

Dispute Resolution Boutique Law Firm of the Year

Construction Law Firm of the Year

ALB Philippine Law Awards (2016)

C&G Law won:

Construction and Real Estate Law Firm of the Year

C&G Law was a finalist for:

Philippine Law Firm of the Year

Philippine Deal Firm of the Year

Arbitration Law Firm of the Year

Tax and Trusts Law Firm of the Year

Project Finance Deal of the Year

Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards

C&G Law was a nominee for Philippines’ Law Firm of the Year in 2015.

ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards (2014 and 2015)

C&G Law was a finalist for Philippine Project Finance Deal of the Year and Philippine Deal Firm of the Year in both 2014 and 2015.

IFLR1000 (2018 Edition)

C&G Law is ranked as a leading firm in IFLR 1000 (2018 Edition) in the following areas:

Project Development (Tier 2)

Mergers & Acquisitions (Tier 3)

Project Finance (Other Notable)

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Chambers Asia Pacific (2017) Edition

The rankings on C&G Law released by the Chambers Asia Pacific are highlighted below.

Corporate/M&A (Band 2)

What the team is known for

Versatile practice with core expertise in merger transactions and share-based acquisitions and dispositions. Areas of strength include public bidding and project structuring. Caters to an impressive roster of clients in the energy, natural resources and media industries.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

“We are very happy with their performance. They give correct, exact and practical advice to go hand in hand with the legal advice. They are extremely responsive to our questions.”

“They’ve been a wonderful support to us in M&A; without them the deal wouldn’t have gone through as successfully as it did. The transaction was very fast-paced and the scope of the work kept evolving; they kept their fees down while keeping up with the work.”

“They have been very helpful. They respond quickly and are able to give efficient and reliable advice.”

A robust team, able to advise on the full life cycle of a dispute. Noted for arbitration expertise, assisting particularly frequently with ICC-administered arbitrations, and recognised for its representation of leading conglomerates. Also well equipped to handle Supreme Court litigation.

Significant clients

Aboitiz, Holcim, Green Cross, OceanaGold

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (Band 2)

What the team is known for

The team continues to garner recognition and respect in the market for its activity in the infrastructure and energy arenas. It is particularly highlighted for its project finance know-how along with its noteworthy experience in PPP projects. It advises both public and private sector clients, including government bodies, significant financial institutions and major corporates.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

According to commentators, the firm is particularly “well known for infrastructure and PPP work.”

Another interviewee says that it is “the best local firm I have ever worked with in the region!”

Significant clients

IFC, Development Bank of the Philippines, Ernst & Young Solutions LLP, Pw, Aboitiz Power

Tax (Band 3)

What the team is known for

Remains prominent in tax disputes, with notable experience in challenging tax assessments. Also offers considerable expertise in advising clients from the energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries.

Significant clients

Aboitiz, CalEnergy, Holcim, Sanofi-Aventis, OceanaGold

Chambers Global (2017 Edition)

The rankings on C&G Law released by the Chambers Global are highlighted below.

Corporate & Finance (Band 3)

Project, Infrastructure & Energy (Band 2)

AsiaLaw Profiles (2017 Edition)

C&G Law is ranked in AsiaLaw Profiles (2017 Edition) in the following areas:

The ‘prompt, supportive’ department at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is led by Cesar Santamaria, Jr.; he and Norma Patacsil have ‘superb knowledge of employment matters’. Philippine AXA Life Insurance Corporation is a key client.

Projects and Energy (Band 2)

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio houses a number of ‘experts in their field’, including Jaime Gatmaytan, Ben Yap and Jesus Protacio. Aboitiz Power and First Gen Corporation are clients.

Banking & Finance (Band 3)

The team at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio advised International Finance Corporation and Development Bank of the Philippines on a bid to operate and maintain the LRT Line 2. Jaime Gatmaytan leads the practice, which includes Norma Patacsil.

IFLR1000 (2017 Edition)

C&G Law is ranked as a leading firm in IFLR 1000 (2017 Edition) in the following areas:

Energy & Infrastructure (Tier 2)

Mergers & Acquisitions (Tier 3)

Project Finance (Other Notable)

Asialaw Profiles (2016 Edition)

C&G Law is ranked in AsiaLaw Profiles (2016 Edition) in the following areas:

Highly Recommended Firm

Construction & Real Estate

Dispute Resolution – International Arbitration

Energy & Natural Resources

Recommended Firm

Competition & Antitrust

Corporate/M&A

Labor & Employment

Project Finance

Tax

Chambers Asia Pacific (2016 Edition)

The rankings on C&G Law released by the Chambers Asia Pacific are highlighted below.

Corporate/M&A (Band 2)

What the team is known for

Well regarded for work across a variety of industries and experienced in assisting with asset and share acquisitions. Frequently advises on a range of corporate matters in the energy and mining sector. Offers considerable expertise on real property acquisition and development matters.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

“The team are quick to respond and are thorough in their work. They also consistently deliver brief, well-researched and practical legal opinions.”

“The team is responsive and dynamic and provides quality legal service at reasonable cost.”

Skilled litigation team with breadth of experience in handling large commercial disputes. Noted for arbitration expertise, assisting particularly frequently with ICC-administered arbitrations, and recognized for its representation of leading conglomerates.

Advising both public and private sector clients on their participation in PPP infrastructure projects in, amongst other areas, the transportation, reclamation and flood control spheres. In addition, well regarded for its skilled handling of project finance mandates, particularly in the energy sector.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

“They are very thorough in both their work and their research, so we feel confident in their opinion.”

Experienced team with strong tax dispute capabilities. Also offers considerable expertise in advising clients from the energy, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries, and is recognized for its proven track record in challenging tax assessments.

Strengths (Quotes mainly from clients)

“All our tax matters were settled with minimal payments and we were very satisfied with both the quality and the outcomes of the services they have rendered.”

“They’ve proved energetic and persevering when it comes to providing legal options beneficial to our company.”

Significant clients

Aboitiz, CalEnergy, Holcim, Green Cross, STEAG State Power.

Chambers Global (2016 Edition)

The rankings on C&G Law released by the Chambers Global are highlighted below.

Corporate & Finance (Band 3)

Projects, Energy & Infrastructure (Band 2)

IFLR1000 (2016 Edition)

C&G Law is ranked as a leading firm in IFLR1000 (2016 Edition) in the following areas:

Energy and infrastructure (Tier 2)

M&A (Tier 2)

Project finance (Notable)

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2016 Edition)

Real Estate & Construction (Band 1)

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio was involved in several large matters; in one highlight, Jaime Gatmaytan advised a consortium of four real estate conglomerates on the Laguna Lake Expressway–Dike Reclamation project, the Philippines’ largest PPP project to date.

Projects & Energy (Band 2)

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio’s team is ‘knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with’; Jaime Gatmaytan is among the partners singled out for his ‘practical advice’. One highlight was advising consortium APO Agua Infrastructura on a $267m joint venture with the Davao City Water District to design, construct and operate a large water treatment facility.

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio advises banks and institutions on structuring loans, and regulatory and compliance issues. The team assisted APO Agua Infrastructura with financing the construction and operation of a large water treatment facility in Davao.

Corporate and M&A (Band 4)

The team at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio acted on M&A transactions in various sectors; it advised Ceneric (Holdings) on the sale of all its shares to Cosmic Technologies.